Rock River Arms has a pretty decent reputation for being reliable and consistent: a reasonably quality product at what was - about two months ago - considered to be a moderate price. (Currently it seems the sky is the limit - its worth a lot more today than it was two months ago.....)

If it works for you, then you really don't need to worry much about it.

(Probably a little late to be worrying about it anyway, at least right now!)

Not sure what you're looking for in place of the quad rail - lots of guys like the Magpul MOE polymer option. It's lighter, at least. Some of it depends on whether you see yourself needing anything attached to it or not.

In terms of value, here are some brand new quad rail options on Amazon at about $40.

I'm sure you can find a Daniel Defense quad rail at three times this price or more, but not sure its going to either weigh less or work better for the cost. The point is that yours used isn't likely to be worth a lot more than one of these new, unless you find a guy who just aches to own a used Troy quad rail.

Unless the weight really effects your shooting, I'd just keep it on there. It looks okay to me, and you may find that you want to add a light one day (or some other attachment).

Shoot it often and enjoy it!

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Regretably, no. The AR-15s I own are both more than 30 years old now, and they're basically stock - the original polymer foregrips are what I've used since I bought them. (I've never had a need for lasers or lights, etc.)

I'm building up a project rifle now, though, and will likely go with the MOE option. While I may need a bit of rail here and there, I don't need rail fore and aft on all 4 quadrants and you're not the first guy to note that quad rails are heavier than other options out there!

Still, I like the look of your rifle, and IMHO the potential utility of the rails is something to be considered in an all-around Personal Defense Weapon. There are a few environments you could imagine where putting a light back onto your rifle may not be a bad idea!

Best with it, whichever way you go.

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That rail is an absolute beast of a deal killer...BUT, since it's the Christmas season and I"m feeling in a festive, generous mood, I'll take it off your hands and you don't even have to remove it from the rifle. Just send me the whole thing and I'll do all the ugly work. Fair enough?

If you aren't going to put a light on it (since you sold the one you had), why don't you just get a stock type handguard? If you decide later to add another red dot, it can be added to the rail on the upper receiver. If you want to have a back up rear sight, add a folding version behind the optics.

Like this:

I tried a rifle with a railed handguard and found it to be bulky and uncomfortable. I have no use for them as I have no intention of adding a bunch of mall ninja accessories on my rifles and for me, I see no use for a bipod on what is essentially a battle rifle.

Nice rifle Constantine. I have that same rail on my M&P 15. Since it's a drop in, you could easily replace it with the Magpul MOE like mentioned by a few others. If you truly want to sell it, look at AR15.com. They sell them regularly there.

Gotta love those PSAs, Hi Power! What a deal they were up until a month ago.

Yeah, I have $583 in it including shipping, FFL transfer and the Magpul pistol grip. The SPARC red dot, which is a great sight for the money was another $165 delivered. Total as pictured, $748. I should have bought a couple of them.

If you aren't going to put a light on it (since you sold the one you had), why don't you just get a stock type handguard? If you decide later to add another red dot, it can be added to the rail on the upper receiver. If you want to have a back up rear sight, add a folding version behind the optics.

I still have it. Might just end up keeping it. Or getting it NP3+'ed

I had that flip up behind the red dot. It broke when I was tightening it. I have a knack for doing that. Maybe it was just a cheapo. Looked nice though. Still have it. Just need that allen screw.

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Nice rifle Constantine. I have that same rail on my M&P 15. Since it's a drop in, you could easily replace it with the Magpul MOE like mentioned by a few others. If you truly want to sell it, look at AR15.com. They sell them regularly there.

Thank you! I tried taking it off. Took off the 4 screws and it wouldn't come out. What's the trick to it?

I tried that. How hard does this need to be done?! Lol wow... Alright. I'll try again when or if I decide to change the rail.

Thanks brother.

It helps to have a partner, one to pull down on the delta ring while the other removes the handguards, or rail in your case. That Troy rail fits very snuggly around the barrel nut, one of the reasons why it's so solid, but can be a bit of a pain to install and remove, especially without 4 hands.

Have the same rifle at the house the lar has never hiccuped or had any other problems for me for that matter.....

The delta ring is a pain, just be persistent it will give 2 people makes it much easier... and for whatever reason the barrel nut is equally as tough to remove for aftermarket hand guards, I recommend buying the universal ar tool. I mounted a Troy vtac alpha battle rail looks and works great for me. Tons of great options out there for sure

Marquez, ThatONEguy, & Captains1911 thanks a bunch for that. Got it off to familiarize myself with removing it. And put I back on. I'll be getting a red dot. Flip up sight. And a light. I put a handle on the front. And my SIG P220 sidearm is matching his buddy primary sporting the new grips

My RRA LAR15 has functioned flawlessly since I purchased it. It has a nice trigger and once you get used to the weight it balances well with your quad rail. Keep her clean and lubed and you'll get many years of shooting pleasure from it.

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